Lauren Drapeau – Editor-in-Chief: This month, I’m choosing “Laramee” by Richy Mitch and the Coal Miners. I spent a lot of time taking alternative routes on my way back from campus, and this song allowed me to sit and reflect on my thoughts. My time here will quickly come to an end and the job…
Tucked into the streets of Jamestown, Rhode Island lies the Village Hearth Bakery and Cafe, a restaurant that manages to maintain a cozy atmosphere despite its modern style. The restaurant’s exterior is shrouded by the plants and trees that line the property. A humble wooden sign welcomes visitors onto the property where they are met…
Every six months, Netflix sends me a notification that “Love Is Blind” has released a new season. Since 2020, the reality dating series has been matching couples up attempting to answer the age old question: Is love really blind? What began as a somewhat wholesome social experiment has quickly devolved into a masochistic mess and…
As we get closer to the Grammy Awards ceremony on Feb. 2, 2025, let’s look at the nominations that came out a few weeks ago. Starting out with the most coveted Grammy, Album of the Year: The ones I anticipated to win are “The Tortured Poets Department,” “Short n’ Sweet” and “The Rise and Fall…
Let’s face it, your dinners have probably consisted of microwavable mac and cheese, ramen or Doordash. Like myself, most college students either don’t have the time, money or kitchens to supply themselves with a good quality meal. Lucky for you, I have compiled a list of the best quick and easy items from Trader Joe’s…
On Thursday, Nov. 13, University of Rhode Island professor Michelago La Luna had an open discussion in Swan Hall with internationally acclaimed Italian author and activist Dacia Maraini to conclude URI’s 2024 Italian Heritage and Cultural Month. La Luna said that Maraini is a leader in Italy covering themes of World War II, gender, violence…
From experimental beginnings to university productions, fourth-year student Christian Owen’s passion for the arts derives from a love for his roots. Born on Long Island, New York, Owen was raised by two hard-working parents, his father Stephen, a carpenter, and mother Melissa, a teacher. Working with his cousins and his brother Elijah, he began experimenting…
The Asian Student Association turned the Multicultural Student Services Center into an Enchanted Forest as part of the theme for their Fall Ball on Friday. The walls were covered in ivy, string lights and butterflies complemented by white balloons on the floor. Fake moss and flowers were the centerpieces on each table. A photobooth was…
Whether it’s the gentle melody of “Beautiful Colorado” or the upbeat strum of “Jersey Giant,” new sounds travel through the walls of The University of Rhode Island’s Fine Arts Center every Friday as music students perform songs. In the music convocations, held weekly at URI’s concert hall, second, third and fourth-year music students perform in…
The hundreds of students, faculty and staff Maureen McDermott influenced in 43 years at the University of Rhode Island were not just her career. They were her passion. The “mom” of the Memorial Union, as her past students affectionately call her, leaves behind a legacy of passion, dedication and unwavering support toward more than 100…